Comparison

Shelfy Smart Library Organizer vs Booklog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shelfy Smart Library Organizer

Log, review, and organize your books and comics with this intuitive reading tracker. Add notes, ratings, and images to build a personalized digital bookshelf. Track reading progress and discover new favorites with smart features.

Highlights
  • Log books and comics with details
  • Track reading progress
  • Organize with custom categories
  • Filter by rating and status
  • Random Pick feature
  • Personalized suggestions
  • Light and Dark mode
Features
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Keep your favorite books, beautifully organized. Shelfy is a clean, intuitive reading tracker that helps you log, review, and organize books and comics—just like building your own personal bookshelf. Add notes, ratings, images, and reading status so you can capture what makes each book special. From casual readers to serious collectors, Shelfy makes it easy to manage your entire library. □ Key Features ・Save books and comics with notes, ratings, images, links, and more ・Track reading progress: To Read / Reading / Finished ・Create custom categories to organize your collection your way ・Filter by rating, category, or reading status ・Discover forgotten favorites with the Random Pick feature ・Get personalized suggestions with the Recommended List ・Quickly check recent updates with the Recently Updated list ・Choose from 3 sort orders: Custom / Newest / A–Z ・Use tags to group related items together ・Find any title quickly with the built-in search ・View your books in 4 different grid styles ・See stats like total items and rating breakdown ・Mark favorites and filter by them ・Switch between Light and Dark mode to suit your style □ Use Cases ・Keep a detailed reading log with reviews for each finished book ・Organize long-running manga series by volume ・Bookmark titles you want to read later ・Prep for sharing your favorite reads with friends or family ・Use stats to reflect on your reading habits and trends □ Perfect For ・Readers who want to track their reading journey in detail ・Anyone looking for a clutter-free, ad-free way to organize books ・Users who manage large book collections by category or genre ・People trying to build a consistent reading habit ・Book lovers who want quick access to their all-time favorites □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy Shelfy is a personal project, built from the simple desire to keep track of the books we read in a smarter way. We’re always listening to user feedback and constantly working to improve and expand the app. Download Shelfy now and build your own digital bookshelf today. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

About

Booklog

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books by status, add custom categories, and scan barcodes for easy registration. Record details like page count and deadlines to manage your library effectively.

Highlights
  • Manage books by status (Purchased, To Buy, Reading, Finished)
  • Add custom statuses with color customization
  • Register books by scanning barcodes
  • Register custom materials
  • Organize books with tags
  • Record book details like page count and deadlines
Features
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Easily manage your books by status, such as books you plan to buy, books you've purchased but haven't read yet, books you're currently reading, and books you've finished reading! Main Features - Manage your books by various statuses, such as Purchased, To Buy, Currently Reading, and Finished Reading. - Add custom statuses and change their colors to suit your preferences. - Search for books or easily register them by scanning barcodes. You can also register custom materials. - Organize your books with tags, and record details like page count, deadlines, and more.

Screenshots

Shelfy Smart Library Organizer4 screens
Booklog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Booklog at none against Shelfy Smart Library Organizer's 2. Booklog also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Shelfy Smart Library Organizer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shelfy Smart Library Organizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Booklog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Shelfy Smart Library Organizer versus Booklog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfy Smart Library OrganizerBooklog
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUUSUI KASHIWAGIRyunosuke Shibuya

Customer experience

Shelfy Smart Library Organizer

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Booklog

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shelfy Smart Library Organizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
None

Booklog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelfy Smart Library Organizer free?
Shelfy Smart Library Organizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booklog free?
Booklog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shelfy Smart Library Organizer or Booklog have ads?
Neither Shelfy Smart Library Organizer nor Booklog shows ads.

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